“There are no rules of architecture for a castle in the clouds.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton
One of my favourite places to visit while travelling are castles. I love to imagine what it would be like to live in such extravagant places, and with each unique one I see, I continue to be in awe at the meticulous details. Only a 45 minute train ride from Lisbon is the town of Sintra, which is filled with castles, palaces, and mansions. When we arrived to the town, I was shocked it was so cold. Not only that, but as we made our way up the hill to Pena Palace, it was foggy and misting. At first I was a bit disappointed because I was not dressed warm enough, and also because we wouldn’t be able to take pictures of the apparently glorious views due to the fog being so thick. After a few minutes of wandering, this disappointment changed. The misty fog made the palace grounds so much more atmospheric, and made the experience feel almost magical. It was, however, terrifying for me walking the walls of the Castle of the Moors, because we were so high up and there was zero visibility! It was certainly a memorable experience!
Dress: Showpo. Shoes: Sam Edelman. Hat: Treasure & Bond. Sunglasses: Ray Ban. Bag: Clare V. Tassel: MISA. Watch: Chanel. Earrings: Baublebar. Bracelet: Souvenir from Croatia. Lips: MAC Chili.
